According to their Facebook page, TAN FX Brandon (3300 Victoria Ave) closed their doors on the 19th of June. In an earlier post (June 5) it was announced "TAN FX Brandon will be closing its 34th & Vic location on the 29th of June. New location and new owners will be reopening @ a new location in the near future!". A statement (below) was also placed on the front door of the business.

The McCallum name has been connected to the roofing industry for over 7 decades in Manitoba. McCallum Roofing Ltd. is led by Darren McCallum an Inter-Provincial Red Seal Journeyman roofer. They provide exterior building protection to residential, commercial and industrial client's in Manitoba, specifically Brandon and area. Services include shingle roof installation and repair, flat roof installation and repair, and siding installation and replacement. BDNMB.CA recently had an opportunity to discuss Darren's new venture which has been in operation for a little over a month. BDNMB.CA: How your business has changed from working with your Dad, to Flynn, to now your new business? Darren: Trying not to look back too much to the family business as it was like losing a very big piece of your life as well as yourself as the business actually becomes an extension of you. The new business will be focused on flat roofing, shingling and service work including roof leak repair service. Working in a family run business then transitioning into a large corporate business was a difficult change as you no longer work for yourself and have a constant feeling of expandability in that environment. I always felt that there was opportunity for a local flat roofing company as there are none, just national companies who saw the opportunity when WCR closed. McCallum Roofing will not only be doing commercial/industrial work but will be working in the residential area. BDNMB.CA: Is finding skilled staff difficult? Darren: Finding staff is always difficult but through constant training and development the long term goal is developing a culture based on safety and quality. BDNMB.CA: What are the plans for the future and how will things be different working on your own? Darren: Basically wanted to try my own venture in my area of expertise and grow a successful business through quality workmanship and long term relationships developed by myself over the 30+ years being in the construction industry. You can check out McCallum Roofing Ltd.on Facebook or else their website.

The City of Brandon has received a conditional use application to build another Tim Hortons in the city. The Brandon Sun was first to report the news earlier this afternoon. According to the document the application is "to build a service station (Gas Station) Esso along with a Tim Hortons on the proposed site" at 1505-1st Street. The application was filed by Rhonda Pardy Ltd. Crane Steel Structures is listed as the General Contractor for the project. A public hearing for the application has not yet been scheduled.

Apple and Pine has been waiting patiently to share some exciting news!! We are SO EXCITED to announce that we will be joining BDNMB.ca at the 3rd annual Brandon Food Truck Warz at the Brandon Discovery Centre with a Made in MB Apple & Pine POP UP Market!!⠀ That’s right! With thousands of visitors, over 2 dozen food trucks, a midway and Farmery beer gardens, it’s the perfect event for the family, or a night out with friends to check out some amazing talent from local Manitoba makers THIS FALL!⠀ Stay tuned for more information on who’s coming, how to apply as a vendor and what to expect from us at Apple & Pine! ⠀ Applications will open in JULY! Find us on Instagram @appleandpinemarket and Facebook.

 Brandon, Manitoba – June 17, 2019 – Shoppers Mall in Brandon, MB, is refreshed and ready to celebrate! After a period of transformation, the mall will be hosting a grand re-opening on June 22 full of fun, games and special guests. “We are so excited to celebrate after three years of hard work and thank the community for their support during our transformation,” said Kim James, General Manager of Shoppers Mall. “We have great activities planned for all ages, and we’d love for everyone to come out and help us celebrate.” As part of the celebrations, the mall will be unveiling a new large-scale mural located in the interior hallway leading to Sobeys extra Brandon South. The mural, inspired by local history, geography and culture, has been in progress since June 3 and spans approximately 10 feet high and 50 feet long. Artist Kristin Urbanheart will be in attendance to lead the unveiling at 12:00 and meet with the community until 4:00. In another first for Brandon, stars of the long-running children series Peppa Pig will be joining the celebrations. Peppa and her brother George will be in Kia Court from 12:00 – 4:00 for a Meet & Greet and photo opportunity. The first 100 people who purchase a $100 mall gift card at Guest Services beginning at 9:30 am will also receive a $25 bonus gift card. Quantities are limited & one purchase per family/household. Other fun activities include: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm Spin to Win for a chance to win mall gift cards ranging from $5 to $50, three different SWAG items, store prizes and enter to win a $1,000 mall shopping spree 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Large-scale games including Connect Four, Kerplunk, Operation and more Photobooth with free photos Timbit bar Glam Glow Multi Masking by Beauty Boutique courtesy of Shoppers Drug Mart Face painting and glitter The grand reopening will take place on June 22 from 9:30 – 5:00. For complete details, please visit the mall website:   https://shoppersmallbrandon.com/events/shoppersmall-grand-re-opening